Customer Reviews

Fagor Futuro 5-Piece Pressure-Cooker Set

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I've bought several Fagor pressure cookers through the years and they always work fine. In fact they work great! This pressure cooker is no different. The only thing that's kind of tricky is getting the lid lined up so the pressure cooker is sealed. The Splendid and Duo models are a bit easier to line up but it's not a problem.

I do love the short handles used to make this pressure cooker set which is why I bought them. You can store the pots using less space.

As always I highly recommend the Fagor pressure cookers. They work well and are our far cheaper than their pricier counterparts.

The quality of this cookware is impressive. Nice heavy heavy bottom with an aluminum core, gorgeous shiny stainless steel finish on the outside, etc. I also love that the pots nest for storage. The whole set does not take up much cabinet space, and since this set includes a non-pressure glass lid and steamer basket, I was able to get rid of my vegetable steamer pot.

I've only made 1 batch of risotto in it, but it turned out delicious, and was cooked so quickly! The pressure lid was very easy to lock into place, the indicator rod is bright yellow, so it's very easy to see, and the quick release valve worked perfectly. I can't wait to try some other dishes in my new pressure cooker!

One thing to note: the packing materials in the manufacturer's box are not substantial. The first set I was shipped (by another retailer) had a broken handle on the 4 quart pot. The replacement set I received was perfect.

Also good to know: Fagor's website sells replacement parts for just about anything that could break or wear out on this- handles, valves, gaskets, etc.

I just received my Fagor Futuro 5-Piece Pressure-Cooker Set, today 07/01/2011, having ordered it two days ago, Amazon Prime, with next day delivery. I had previously purchased a programmable Cuisinart pressure cooker from Amazon.com, and was quite satisfied with it (note, the 5 Star review rating I gave it); however, the other day, as I noticed the "non-sick" surface of the Cuisinart Pressure Cooker had started to peel/chip, this was it, for me. During the past six years, I had already replaced every piece of "non-stick" cookware in my home with tri-ply stainless-steel/aluminum clad, and Lodge Logic Cast-iron cookware, and so wasn't about to put up with a peeling/chipped "non-stick" cook surface, not even in my pressure cooker.

After some subsequent online research of current pressure cookers available, I determined that this "Fagor Futuro 5-Piece Pressure-Cooker Set", is just what I want/need in a no-nonsense, modern, durable, and easy to use and maintain pressure cooker. It's a bit more expensive than some others I reviewed, but I tend to purchase for the long haul. I like everything about the quality of this 5-Piece-Set Fagor Pressure Cooker, it's made in Spain, has a ten year warranty, and parts/accessories should they be needed or wanted, can be easily seen and ordered from the Fagor USA online web site. This set, also, with the two cook pans doubles as either regular 4-qt or 6-qt pressure cookers or regular cook pans with the included glass cover usable with either cook pan. These two pans, also stack, one in the other, and along with the unique short handles of this set, make for easy/convenient storage, in little space. The Fagor stove top pressure cookers are now my choice, when it comes to pressure cookers, and I'll never again purchase anymore "non-stick coated" cooking surfaces, for my use, not even in a pressure cooker.

I received this set for Mother's Day and couldn't be happier. The quality and ease of use is unbelievable and it's easier to store because of the smaller handles. I highly recommend this set.

When I needed to replace our old pressure cooker, I thought I can try something a bit different and Futuro looked good, especially because it doesn't have a long handle. Unfortunately the lid doesn't lock up well with the bottom, so the steam starts escaping from the side of the lid. I contacted the customer service and they had some suggestions but nothing helped, you cannot just lock it and believe it will work as advertised. I need to constantly jiggle with the lid (yes it moves around a lot, which tells me there is something wrong in specs of their manufacturing process) and hopefully have it pressurized. Yet, either it takes me a long time to do it or it won't work at all. I was going to give a single star, but as pots they are nice, I gave 2 stars.

I am new to this type of cooking. I decided to give it a try because, as a vegetarian, I cook a lot of beans and grains. A few weeks ago, I made a bean dish that took 4 hours to cook and I finally broke down and bought this cooker after reading the reviews. I just made the same dish and it took only 40 minutes (and it could have perhaps taken less, I don't know). The cooker was really easy to use and easy to clean, although I did read the instructions and watch some youtube videos first. At first I didn't have the top on quite right (I hadn't locked it fully) and I figured that out and then it worked great. I would really recommend reading the instructions if you have never used one of these. Since the pieces all fit together, it doesn't take up too much space in my tiny kitchen. It wasn't silent, but it wasn't overly loud, which is a complaint I have heard about the old cookers. I think i will get a lot of use out of this.

Better than the Kuhn it replaced. First one was too big so we bought this smaller set, too. All work wonderfully, cook quick, washes easy. No problems with closure.

My old pressure cooker had a non-stick interior, which was AWESOME when tenderizing meats for stews, etc. This cooker has a great seal and works well but clean up can be a chore when doing meats as they tend to stick.